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Why
Ireland ?
Ireland
• Ireland is an island to the
north west of continental
Europe.
• It is the third largest Island in
Europe.
• Ireland is separated between
North and South. The north of
Ireland is part of the UK
Ireland – four provinces one Island
• Ireland is divided into four
provinces Ulster, Connacht,
Leinster and Munster
• The origins of these provinces
dates back to when Ireland
had separate kingdoms.
• Now days the provinces are
defined by different cultures,
accents and sports teams
• The national flag of Ireland is
frequently referred to as the Irish
tricolour – it is a vertical flag of
green , white and orange.
• The green represents
the Gaelic tradition of
Ireland, orange representing the
followers of William of Orange in
Ireland, and white representing
the aspiration for peace between
them.
The Tricolour
Population
The last census in Ireland occurred in 2009. At that time
the population was 6 million
 The republic of Ireland has a population of about
4,470,700 residents
Northern Ireland has a population of about 1,775,000
Language and Communication
• The first language in Ireland is English
• Small pockets of the country speak in Gaelic
• The communication style in Ireland is very
friendly and relaxed.
• Greetings in Ireland are quite universal and tend
to be made with a hand shake and a warm smile
Economy
Ireland has had a very vibrant and flourishing economy
up until 2008
In 2010 Ireland hit recession but it is slowly creeping back
and has seen significant improvements in the last six
months
Irelands GDP
Easy Access
Easy Access
Ireland is in a great position for travel to Western Europe
and to the USA
Easy Access
Ireland presentation aoife  v5
Easy Access
• Over 206 routes to Ireland
– over 78 Airlines
• Over 100 air routes from 29 British airports
• T2 opened November 2010, increase in Long Haul
flights
–Capacity of 15 million passengers annually
Airlines which fly to Ireland
Great Social Life
Friendly People
Beautiful landscape
Living in Ireland
• Ireland has a dynamic economy
• Ireland is multi-cultural; and, while increasingly secular,
is home to religious faiths of every description.
• Ireland is influenced by the US. This is due to the many
US subsidiaries existing here and the history of
immigration from Ireland to the US.
Ireland presentation aoife  v5
Living in Ireland
• Ireland has huge interchange and business
affiliations with the UK
• Ireland is known for its’ beauty and you are never far
from green hills or the sea. There is also an endless
array of beautiful parks and Dublin is home to the
biggest park in Europe the Phoenix Park.
• There is a fantastic social life in Ireland mixed
between clubs, pubs, cinema and theatre
Stephan's Green
The Phoenix Park
Wicklow
Connemara
The Craic
…the craic was mighty
• Ireland is a country filled with fun
• Going out and having fun with your friends in a pub or
simply having a cup of tea is often referred to as having
the ‘craic’
• On a Saturday night in most Irish towns big or small most
young people are heading out in search of a bit of ‘craic’
…having the craic
A brief history of Ireland
Ireland has a wide and varied history with many struggles. Irish people are very proud of the
nation they fought for.
1800’s
•From 1845- 1847 Ireland experienced the Great Famine.
One million people died during the great famine and one
million people emigrated causing the population to fall
from 8 million to six million and this figure continued to fall.
•As a result of the emigration from the famine and also
subsequent years of emigration after the famine. Ireland is
estimated to have around 80 million people world-wide
who claim to be of Irish decadency.
A brief history of Ireland
1916-1947
•In 1916 Ireland waged a rising on Britain. This was not
fully supported by the entire population and was carried
out through guerrilla warfare. British soldiers far
outweighed the Irish Revolutionaries. However support
swayed for the Irish revolutionaries after a number of Irish
fighters were executed.
• From 1916-1919 Ireland was marked with political
violence and upheaval ending in the separation of Ireland
into north and south which still remains today.
A brief history of Ireland
1916-1947
•In 1921 the British and Irish government began a ceasefire and
signed the Anglo Irish agreement which saw the formation of
the Free State (Eire). Eire was a self-governing Dominion of the
Commonwealth of Nations in the manor of Canada and
Australia.
A brief history of Ireland .
1916-1947
•Eire was renamed Ireland in 1937 and declared itself a
republic in 1949.
•From 1939-1945 Ireland was not involved in World War II
and remained independent. However due its close
proximity to Britain Ireland was affected by the war. Ireland
was bombed by mistake and also experienced many
rationing conditions. This time in Ireland was called “The
Emergency”.
A brief history of Ireland
1960’s
•In the 1960s, Ireland under went major economic changes
led by reforming Taoiseach (prime minister) Sean Lemass. It
also saw the introduction of free second level education.
1970’s
•In 1973 Ireland entered in the EU. Despite this positive
step the economy was poor due to the troubles in Northern
Ireland which halted foreign investment. The move of
Ireland into the EU was a step in the right direction for
Ireland.
1980’s
•The economy remained poor during the early 1980’s .
However reform and foreign investment in the late 1980’s
allowed for the emergence of the Celtic Tiger.
A brief history of Ireland
1990’s – till today
•In the late 1990’s and early stages of the noughties Ireland
experienced a period of growth called the Celtic Tiger. This
period was focused on as a model for economic
development in the former Eastern Bloc states, which
entered the European Union in the early 2000s.
•In 2007 Ireland entered into recession on the back of the
world’s financial crisis. Ireland is currently coming out of
recession with a decrease in the unemployment figure
happening on a quarterly basis.
Healthcare
• Healthcare is free in Ireland
• Every citizen in Ireland is entitled to free healthcare
Education
• Ireland is known for its long honorable tradition in
education.
• Ireland has one of the highest education participation
rates in the world.
• 81% of students complete second-level education in
Ireland and 60% move on to complete third level
education
• 3rd
level education is free in Ireland
• International companies are operating out of Ireland due
to its high level of skilled graduates
Sport in Ireland
Sport In Ireland
• Ireland is Sports mad.
• There is a huge array of sports played in Ireland.
• Ireland has it’s own amateur games run by the GAA
(www.gaa.ie) which include hurling and football.
• Ireland has an extremely successful rugby team ranked
8th in the world. We also have many provincial rugby
teams which compete and win at the highest levels
across Europe.
• Ireland has also had huge success across the years with
soccer. Many Irish people also support and follow English
soccer teams.
Sport In Ireland
Weather
Ireland is known as Emerald Isle because it is SO green
Ireland’s climate is considered to be temperate maritime
which includes rain quite often
We have rain, shine, snow, sleet, hale, etc. as well as hot
and cold temperatures
Season Average Temperature
Spring 14 °C
Summer 17.5 °C
Autumn 12°C
Winter 6 °C
Emerging Belfast
Northern Ireland
Belfast
• With its compact size, picturesque location between
mountain and coast and fascinating history, Belfast in
Northern Ireland is a defiant city that has emerged from
decades of strife into a vibrant, buzzing destination.
• Belfast has the youngest population in Europe
• Belfast also hosts a glut of excellent gastro delights
which have placed the city firmly on the culinary map
of Europe
Rural Ireland versus Dublin
• While Dublin is a cosmopolitan city like many others in
Europe there are many benefits to living else where in
Ireland
• Local community in rural Ireland is fantastic
• People in rural Ireland tend to be warm, inviting and
helpful. They are interested in outsiders and will go out
of there way to help you fit in.
Living in Ireland
The Basics
Cost of living:
Take home pay comparison by county
Based on a nurses salary with 3+ years experience
Locations Take Home Pay
Yearly
Take home pay
after rent Yearly
Take home pay
after rent monthly
Take home pay
after rent weekly
South Dublin € 27,492 € 10,128 € 844 € 167
North Dublin € 27,492 € 14,028 € 1,169 € 281
West Dublin € 27,492 € 14,328 € 1,194 € 255
Cork € 27,492 € 16,248 € 1,354 € 295
Tipperary € 27,492 € 17,328 € 1,444 € 295
Galway € 27,492 € 17,328 € 1,444 €317
Wicklow € 27,492 € 14,328 € 1,194 €255
Searching for accommodation
www.daft.ie
www.myhome.ie
Car cost
2006 ford focus €4500- €6000
2013 ford focus €19-€22k
Driving
• In Ireland we drive on the left hand side of the road.
• There is great value in the second hand car market in
Ireland. www.carzone.ie is a great website to search for
cars of all sizes and years.
• It can be worth taking a driver refresher course if you are
not used to Irish roads and/or driving on the left hand
side of the road. http://www.airportdrivingschool.com/
Schools
• Primary and post primary education in Ireland is at a very
high standard and is free.
• While the majority of schools in Ireland are of catholic
heritage they accept children of all religious and non
religious backgrounds.
For more information on roles or
relocating to Ireland contact:
Jobs@bestpersonnel.ie +353 86 8144636
3 Sandyford Office Park, Dublin 18.
www.bestpersonnel.ie

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Ireland presentation aoife v5

  • 2. Ireland • Ireland is an island to the north west of continental Europe. • It is the third largest Island in Europe. • Ireland is separated between North and South. The north of Ireland is part of the UK
  • 3. Ireland – four provinces one Island • Ireland is divided into four provinces Ulster, Connacht, Leinster and Munster • The origins of these provinces dates back to when Ireland had separate kingdoms. • Now days the provinces are defined by different cultures, accents and sports teams
  • 4. • The national flag of Ireland is frequently referred to as the Irish tricolour – it is a vertical flag of green , white and orange. • The green represents the Gaelic tradition of Ireland, orange representing the followers of William of Orange in Ireland, and white representing the aspiration for peace between them. The Tricolour
  • 5. Population The last census in Ireland occurred in 2009. At that time the population was 6 million  The republic of Ireland has a population of about 4,470,700 residents Northern Ireland has a population of about 1,775,000
  • 6. Language and Communication • The first language in Ireland is English • Small pockets of the country speak in Gaelic • The communication style in Ireland is very friendly and relaxed. • Greetings in Ireland are quite universal and tend to be made with a hand shake and a warm smile
  • 7. Economy Ireland has had a very vibrant and flourishing economy up until 2008 In 2010 Ireland hit recession but it is slowly creeping back and has seen significant improvements in the last six months
  • 10. Easy Access Ireland is in a great position for travel to Western Europe and to the USA
  • 13. Easy Access • Over 206 routes to Ireland – over 78 Airlines • Over 100 air routes from 29 British airports • T2 opened November 2010, increase in Long Haul flights –Capacity of 15 million passengers annually
  • 14. Airlines which fly to Ireland
  • 15. Great Social Life Friendly People Beautiful landscape
  • 16. Living in Ireland • Ireland has a dynamic economy • Ireland is multi-cultural; and, while increasingly secular, is home to religious faiths of every description. • Ireland is influenced by the US. This is due to the many US subsidiaries existing here and the history of immigration from Ireland to the US.
  • 18. Living in Ireland • Ireland has huge interchange and business affiliations with the UK • Ireland is known for its’ beauty and you are never far from green hills or the sea. There is also an endless array of beautiful parks and Dublin is home to the biggest park in Europe the Phoenix Park. • There is a fantastic social life in Ireland mixed between clubs, pubs, cinema and theatre
  • 19. Stephan's Green The Phoenix Park Wicklow Connemara
  • 20. The Craic …the craic was mighty • Ireland is a country filled with fun • Going out and having fun with your friends in a pub or simply having a cup of tea is often referred to as having the ‘craic’ • On a Saturday night in most Irish towns big or small most young people are heading out in search of a bit of ‘craic’
  • 22. A brief history of Ireland Ireland has a wide and varied history with many struggles. Irish people are very proud of the nation they fought for. 1800’s •From 1845- 1847 Ireland experienced the Great Famine. One million people died during the great famine and one million people emigrated causing the population to fall from 8 million to six million and this figure continued to fall. •As a result of the emigration from the famine and also subsequent years of emigration after the famine. Ireland is estimated to have around 80 million people world-wide who claim to be of Irish decadency.
  • 23. A brief history of Ireland 1916-1947 •In 1916 Ireland waged a rising on Britain. This was not fully supported by the entire population and was carried out through guerrilla warfare. British soldiers far outweighed the Irish Revolutionaries. However support swayed for the Irish revolutionaries after a number of Irish fighters were executed. • From 1916-1919 Ireland was marked with political violence and upheaval ending in the separation of Ireland into north and south which still remains today.
  • 24. A brief history of Ireland 1916-1947 •In 1921 the British and Irish government began a ceasefire and signed the Anglo Irish agreement which saw the formation of the Free State (Eire). Eire was a self-governing Dominion of the Commonwealth of Nations in the manor of Canada and Australia.
  • 25. A brief history of Ireland . 1916-1947 •Eire was renamed Ireland in 1937 and declared itself a republic in 1949. •From 1939-1945 Ireland was not involved in World War II and remained independent. However due its close proximity to Britain Ireland was affected by the war. Ireland was bombed by mistake and also experienced many rationing conditions. This time in Ireland was called “The Emergency”.
  • 26. A brief history of Ireland 1960’s •In the 1960s, Ireland under went major economic changes led by reforming Taoiseach (prime minister) Sean Lemass. It also saw the introduction of free second level education. 1970’s •In 1973 Ireland entered in the EU. Despite this positive step the economy was poor due to the troubles in Northern Ireland which halted foreign investment. The move of Ireland into the EU was a step in the right direction for Ireland. 1980’s •The economy remained poor during the early 1980’s . However reform and foreign investment in the late 1980’s allowed for the emergence of the Celtic Tiger.
  • 27. A brief history of Ireland 1990’s – till today •In the late 1990’s and early stages of the noughties Ireland experienced a period of growth called the Celtic Tiger. This period was focused on as a model for economic development in the former Eastern Bloc states, which entered the European Union in the early 2000s. •In 2007 Ireland entered into recession on the back of the world’s financial crisis. Ireland is currently coming out of recession with a decrease in the unemployment figure happening on a quarterly basis.
  • 28. Healthcare • Healthcare is free in Ireland • Every citizen in Ireland is entitled to free healthcare
  • 29. Education • Ireland is known for its long honorable tradition in education. • Ireland has one of the highest education participation rates in the world. • 81% of students complete second-level education in Ireland and 60% move on to complete third level education • 3rd level education is free in Ireland • International companies are operating out of Ireland due to its high level of skilled graduates
  • 31. Sport In Ireland • Ireland is Sports mad. • There is a huge array of sports played in Ireland. • Ireland has it’s own amateur games run by the GAA (www.gaa.ie) which include hurling and football.
  • 32. • Ireland has an extremely successful rugby team ranked 8th in the world. We also have many provincial rugby teams which compete and win at the highest levels across Europe. • Ireland has also had huge success across the years with soccer. Many Irish people also support and follow English soccer teams. Sport In Ireland
  • 33. Weather Ireland is known as Emerald Isle because it is SO green Ireland’s climate is considered to be temperate maritime which includes rain quite often We have rain, shine, snow, sleet, hale, etc. as well as hot and cold temperatures Season Average Temperature Spring 14 °C Summer 17.5 °C Autumn 12°C Winter 6 °C
  • 35. Northern Ireland Belfast • With its compact size, picturesque location between mountain and coast and fascinating history, Belfast in Northern Ireland is a defiant city that has emerged from decades of strife into a vibrant, buzzing destination. • Belfast has the youngest population in Europe • Belfast also hosts a glut of excellent gastro delights which have placed the city firmly on the culinary map of Europe
  • 36. Rural Ireland versus Dublin • While Dublin is a cosmopolitan city like many others in Europe there are many benefits to living else where in Ireland • Local community in rural Ireland is fantastic • People in rural Ireland tend to be warm, inviting and helpful. They are interested in outsiders and will go out of there way to help you fit in.
  • 38. Cost of living: Take home pay comparison by county Based on a nurses salary with 3+ years experience Locations Take Home Pay Yearly Take home pay after rent Yearly Take home pay after rent monthly Take home pay after rent weekly South Dublin € 27,492 € 10,128 € 844 € 167 North Dublin € 27,492 € 14,028 € 1,169 € 281 West Dublin € 27,492 € 14,328 € 1,194 € 255 Cork € 27,492 € 16,248 € 1,354 € 295 Tipperary € 27,492 € 17,328 € 1,444 € 295 Galway € 27,492 € 17,328 € 1,444 €317 Wicklow € 27,492 € 14,328 € 1,194 €255
  • 40. Car cost 2006 ford focus €4500- €6000 2013 ford focus €19-€22k
  • 41. Driving • In Ireland we drive on the left hand side of the road. • There is great value in the second hand car market in Ireland. www.carzone.ie is a great website to search for cars of all sizes and years. • It can be worth taking a driver refresher course if you are not used to Irish roads and/or driving on the left hand side of the road. http://www.airportdrivingschool.com/
  • 42. Schools • Primary and post primary education in Ireland is at a very high standard and is free. • While the majority of schools in Ireland are of catholic heritage they accept children of all religious and non religious backgrounds.
  • 43. For more information on roles or relocating to Ireland contact: Jobs@bestpersonnel.ie +353 86 8144636 3 Sandyford Office Park, Dublin 18. www.bestpersonnel.ie